Tuesday, March 1, 2011

I hope you are all having a great start to your week! I have spring fever! It was 70 degrees today...perfect weather! I can't wait to get outside over the next few weeks and get some yard work done...it needs it bad.

Easter is a beautiful holiday. We celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus and for us here in the south it usually means the start of Spring. I don't exactly know where the Easter eggs and bunny came in...but it's fun for the kids as long as they know the true meaning. The colors of Easter are so soft and pretty...pinks, purples, soft greens and yellows.

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On to the tutorial...You can use a grapevine or styrofoam wreath for the base. Here are my ingredients for the wreath. Pink and purple mesh, glittery eggs, silk flowers, ribbon,butterflies, and wooden "Happy Easter Sign". You can use whatever you would like!

You will want to start by cutting pieces of mesh into 1 yard strips. Start tying the pieces of mesh in knots around the wreath. There is no need to double knot them...they will stay just fine with one knot, just pull it tight. Be sure and wear something that doesn't snag...this mesh is very scratchy and rough around the edges. If you have more that one color of mesh you will want to alternate the colors.

Tie the mesh in knots all around the wreath until it's good and full.

Like this...

Next...cut ribbons into 1 foot strips. I just tied the ribbon around the knots of the mesh...it also helps to keep the mesh in place. You will want to double knot the ribbon.

You can add as many different ribbons as you like! The more the better!

Next...start cutting the silk flowers and hot gluing them in the grapevine wreath.

Love the little pink fuzzy balls!

All of the silk flowers are from Michael's

Next... add the glittery eggs. These were on a stick which made it easy to glue them in.

Almost done...

I love pretty butterflies! These actually clip right on!

Last...pick out something pretty for the middle of the wreath. I chose a "Happy Easter" basket of eggs sign from Hobby Lobby. I added some glue on the back of the bottom...

Then wired the handle of the basket to the grapevine wreath. It held perfectly!

Now remember...this wreath can be done so many ways...this is just my version. Be creative!! If you don't want to make it strictly Easter it would also work great for the spring/summer months. Hobby Lobby has some beautiful colorful metal signs that say "Welcome" or Welcome Spring". They also carry the mesh now... I just checked yesterday and it's in the gift wrapping dept. They have several colors too!

If you make a mesh wreath for yourself please e-mail me a picture and I will post it on my blog! I think we would all love to see what you come up with! We can share ideas with each other!! Fun!

This wreath would show up really well on a darker door...

Here is a sneak peak at my cabinets. I have a few doors glazed and they are looking good! My hardware came in so I am ready to get the rest of the cabinets glazed and hardware on! It will probably take me about 5 more hours...uggg. Oh well, it will be worth it. I'll show you how I glazed them in my next post. It's not hard...just time consuming.

I am linking to "Wow Us Wednesdays" at Savvy Southern Style...please pay her wonderful blog a visit! Have a great week!!!

Edited to add...

I have had a few questions about the mesh wreath...of course I did not remember to tell you all the details...lol.

Question: What size is the mesh? It is 21 inches wide

Question: How many yards does it take? around 10 yards. If you measure and want to use only one color of mesh then you can get by with one roll.

Question: How big is the grapevine wreath? It measures 15 inches from top to bottom.

Let me know if you have anymore questions...

One more thing...

I've decided to sell this wreath on Etsy. If you are interested click here. I have priced it very well! I have decided to make one that shows up better on my door. This one would look beautiful on a darker door or inside.

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It looks easy! I have to ponder this one. Should I dig out the old one ..or what. It's beautiful, Kristen. You have such a touch! Believe me, not everyone can do it and have it look like this. :) Simple or not. *sigh*

The peek of your cabinets looks wonderful, Kristen! I love the glazed look on kitchen cabinets. That wreath is just frothy goodness! If that doesn't say Spring I don't know what does. I would love to make one.

Kristen, how pretty! It turned out lovely.. as all your things do! These spring colors are so refreshing after a grey winter. I spotted the deco mesh the other day at HL. Now I will have to try my hand at this.

Your kitchen cabinets are looking beautiful. I can't wait to see the entire rooom!!

Hi Kristen! Oh my goodness! I was at Hobby Lobby today and I chose the same easter basket sign for my wreath! I love love how yours looks! I can't wait to get started with mine!:) Have a great evening!Sandra

Love it Kristen! Thanks for the tutorial :D I haven't ever worked witht the mesh ribbon before but I love all the wreaths you make! I will be checking out HL for all the supplies. I'll email when I get one together! Thanks again.

I have been dying to make a mesh wreath since I saw you make a Christmas one a couple years ago, but I could never find mesh! Finally a google search yielded relatively inexpensive rolls - hopefully they'll work out. I'm making a "birthday" wreath next week, and will use it for my son's first birthday at the end of the month. Hopefully I can send you a picture of a lovely wreath! :)

This is my new found favorite site,I love,love,love it.You have inspired me to make that beautiful Easter Wreath,can't wait to get to Michaels in the am to buy the mesh.I do not have a blog site but I would love to win the Bunnies and that beautiful frame.I am truly in Love!!!!!!!!!My birthday is in April and falls on Easter sometimes so you know I love it.

Hi Kristen! I just tried emailing you this note below, but it wouldn't work for some reason. So thought I'd just send it as a comment.

Hi Kristen!I love your blog and always enjoy visiting to see what’s new in your world A while back you asked if anyone else made a wreath to share it with you. Well, you totally inspired me to make one, and I did it!I made my first trip ever to Hobby Lobby (which by the way is now my new favorite store—LOVE IT! I live in Las Vegas and the only Hobby Lobby is clear across town. But that’s ok, now I know it’s well worth the long drive!!) Anyhow, I got everything I needed and got busy making my wreath the other night while watching Dancing With The Stars. I was surprised how easy it was and I had fun making it. Thought I’d send you the link I just posted with pictures. Thanks for letting me share it with you!!Hope you have a great day Hugs!~Jen

Here’s the link:http://jensplacetovisit.blogspot.com/2011/03/cute-colorful-wreath-yipeeeee.html

I am so glad I found your blog. I am going to feature your beautiful wreath on my blog and send them to you for your instructions. I hope I can learn to make one. I started a Momtreprenuer Blog Hop weekly for people to sell their wares and you should add your items, and you may want to add the code to your blog since you have many crafters who may want to join.Any time you want to work together on a review/giveaway I would be honored.

Hi Kristen Thank you so much for posting a how to on these wreaths. was just wondering real quick how wide are the strips you cut for each section? I know you say to cut them a yard long but how thick?

Your wreaths are so beautiful! I was wondering where you find your deco mesh ribbon? I dont think I have ever seen that before , or I did and didn't know what it was,lol. Thanks for sharing these great tutorials.

Your wreaths are so beautiful! I was wondering where you find your deco mesh ribbon? I dont think I have ever seen that before , or I did and didn't know what it was,lol. Thanks for sharing these great tutorials.

Hi Kristen - I just received your frame that I ordered from you and really love it Thank you. I have a question about the mesh wreath. I see in some of your tutorials that you cut the mesh in 1 yard lengths and the other you loop and tie. Which do you prefer? If I cut the mesh will it leave long tails and I have to cut? So which do you recommend doing? My email is dcszabad@roadrunner.com Thanks, Cathy from Wheatfield, NY

Hi, quick question, what was your asking price on Etsy? I went online and it was sold and wouldn't allow me to see the price you sold it for.I have friends whom would like to purchase because th feel t can not make it themlves.

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I'm a 42yr. old mother of 1. I've been married for 21years to a wonderful man, Kevin. We have one son together named Chase who is 14. We live in a small town in Arkansas and have a dog named Sassy, a cat named Coco and now a chinchilla, Tiki. My husband is a Database Administrator and I have my own business called Kristen's Creations where I make and sell a variety of crafts. I worked in a shop as a floral designer for 15 yrs. until it closed. My former boss decided to retire and lease out her building. I enjoy crafting, decorating, and hanging out with my family.
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